Cystic fibrosis is an inherited genetic disorder caused by two copies of a defective recessive gene that causes a) senility at around age fifty and slow nervous system damage. b) the buildup of fluid in the lungs, and complications from pneumonia. c) a form of mental impairment, along with heart defects, and a webbed neck. d) the inability of the blood to clot properly, resulting in organ damage and easy bruising.

Which of the following statements is true? 1. the mantle of the earth is made of solid nickel and iron. 2. the crust of the earth is made of solid nickel and iron. 3. the inner core is made of solid nickel and iron.

Sea levels are rising due to climate change while increasing numbers of people are moving into coastal areas. to accommodate more people, there has been increased construction of beachfront resorts and condominiums. how is this impacting sea turtle numbers and biodiversity and why? a. the increased human population in coastal areas has meant that more food is available to the turtles (e. g., dropped food, waste from restaurants), which has led to an increase in the numbers and diversity of sea turtles. b. there has been very little change in the numbers and biodiversity of sea turtles because the planet is so vast that they can simply relocate to less crowded beaches. c. this has resulted in a decrease in numbers and diversity of sea turtles because it is restricting available nesting sites, and hence reproduction. d. this has resulted in an increase in numbers and diversity of sea turtles because people are around to protect them from natural predators.

Match the examples to the correct level of organization. 1. system level roses, snakes, puppies 2. organism level roots, stamens, leaves 3. tissue level bone, cartilage, blood 4. organ level heart, veins, arteries